A1 – Tuh feat. OT Genasis

(LOS ANGELES, CA) April 5, 2019 – A1 Bentley has been dropping smokin’ hot videos for “Secret” with T-Pain, and the hilarious “Cash App” collab with YBN Almighty Jay leading up to the release of his Turbulence album. Now the wait is over…Turbulence, with Chris Brown, OT Genasis, Ty Dolla $ign, PARTYNEXTDOOR and many more, is HERE!

A1 became known worldwide for his role on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood but his MANY recent wins in the music industry have proven his talent and creative staying power. This new full-length Turbulence project delivers the knock-out punch, with A1’s larger-than-life persona, features from THE hottest artists in the biz, and track after track of high energy beats. Plus his collab with hit-maker OT Genasis just got the BenMarc treatment, as the famed director delivered colorful scenes of debauchery for their “Tuh” video. (See below.)

The creativity, musical skill and HUGE personality A1 has been flexing all 2019 have been preparing us for the non-stop heat of Turbulence. One listen and this album will no doubt be filling up your playlist!

Keep up with all of A1’s antics using the links below, and peep the latest visual for “Tuh” above.

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Who is BIG CED?

I’ve known Big CED for almost 20 years now, and what I like about him most is that he’s still the same person now that he was back then! In this business it’s hard to find genuine people, especially because the power of one’s network along with success and money can often times change someone’s character. But not CED, he is one of the most coolest people I know, and is also the only guy that I can call a smart-ass, but in a cool way (haha). In addition, CED is very opinionated, he’s a realist, and you always know where you stand with him.

Wait.. how did I get on this?
Well, he has a brilliant mind, so witty and funny. At first I thought he’d be the average then he just started to shine… Kevin Hart is one of the funniest guys out right now… oh I’m sorry…
Big Ced? Well, I think he used to work for the circus as the bearded lady… well, that’s rumor so don’t quote me but Ced is like a switch board and a lot of information passes through him…
Ok, Ced can you pay me now?

Rich NiceCreative ExecutiveBOUTIQUE BEATSNew York, NY

Big Ced is a creative, intelligent, motivated and hard working brother who has always conducted himself with extreme professionalism and courtesy.

I had the honor of meeting Cedric Thornton at an event in New York around a decade ago (2006). I didn’t understand who he was at first. I thought he was a youthful, friendly, funny guy. As I got to know him though, I realized that Cedric (Big Ced) Thornton was much more.
Cedric knew a lot of people and a lot of people knew him. I would soon learn that he, himself was a pioneer of contemporary, commercial, urban culture, having appeared in a few music videos to songs by Monie Love and MC Lyte, in his youth, among other things.
Cedric has always been wise beyond his youthful appearance. His sense of humor never strays from the truth. My fondest memory of Ced, was when I was getting my feet wet with digital reporting, and he gave me a few writing assignments. He always referred to me by my last name, “Glinski” and I loved that! Cedric’s level of professionalism and respect, sets him apart. Whether publishing news to his forum, TheIndustryCosign, or holding weekly social events around NY, one could always count on Cedric to be mature and responsible – and also down to earth and funny.

Cedric is a great friend. He has maintained many friendships with people who he’s known most of his life, and has always been instrumental in bringing people together for a good time. Ced is famous for saying, “I don’t get involved; people involve me.” The original phrase is a testament to the fact that many people have confided in Ced, because they trust him. To know him, is to love him.

One of the most genuine people I’ve met in entertainment industry, it’s no wonder why he’s among everyone’s favorite people. He has never hesitated to support any of my projects for more than a decade in good faith which is becoming harder to find in a game where money is the bottom line. I am honored to be his friend.

I honestly don’t know for sure. He is someone I crossed paths with over 20 years ago as I started my career in this black entertainment industry. He was the first person to offer me a feature profiling me as a new member of the industry on The Industry Co-Sign. He was and is funny, crazy, annoying overzealous, overbearingly braggadocios about his appearance in the MC Lyte video back in the day. He is someone with whom you never skip a beat; no matter how long it’s been since the last time you’ve clasped hands or shared a warm hello. It’s as if you’re picking up a conversation from yesterday. He never forgets you for an invitation to a birthday party (not sure if that’s a money making scheme or not) but he makes sure that your name is on the list. Seemingly a touch self-centered, he’s just extremely aware of his worth and knows that this industry always deserves better. He is a veritable living, breathing archive of urban entertainment history. His lisp is ever present; his laugh is contagious; he is always smiling. An all-around good person to know. Well connected (and we’re talking real connections here not just social media) and willing to share those connections with you. Because he knows that’s how we move forward. Together. I’m happy to know him in as much as I do. And although I know I don’t see him often, I’m positive he’ll never treat me like a stranger. Ever.